1. Explain the context/background of the events you are examining? For example: time; location and how it relates to colonization by the nation you are examining or other nations. The Great Depression, which occurred in 1929, devastated the economies of many countries around the world, including Japan. Therefore, many looked to imperialism as a response, such as Western power and Japan. Japan targeted China, planning to take advantage of the turmoil that was occurring within the country, greatly devastating the country with its military might. Watching the feud between Chinese Nationalists and Communists closely, Japan was waiting for the perfect opportunity. (Beck et. alt. 481)- Japanese invasion of Manchuria, China, began September 18, 1931 (BBC - Japanese Expansion)- Brought to Pearl Harbor (BBC - Japanese Expansion)- Occurred during World War II. Where did the events take place? Include a map that adds value to your research questions. Japan only imperialized the vast northeastern region of China, called Manchuria. Including many famous cities such as Mukden and Nanjing. He also imperialized parts of Korea.3. Describe the two or three most important reasons for imperializing power in this case study? Why did they colonize/imperialize these people/places? Due to the radical modernization that occurred during the Meiji Restoration in 1868, the desire for wealth, power, and prestige emerged. This was to remedy the imposition of unjust treaties that had been imposed on Japan by Western countries in the past (BBC – Japanese Expansion). Therefore, the extreme nationalist country of Japan was very competitive with the power of Westerners through expansion. Not only were they trying to increase their power, but also...... middle of paper......in 1898 they banded together to form a society known as the Righteous and Harmonious Fists (aka Boxers by Westerners). Their aim was to destroy the Ch'ing dynasty and free China from foreign influence, however when the Empress supported the Boxers, the Boxers turned exclusively to foreigners. To protect their interests in China, Japanese soldiers and other forces were sent to subdue them. However, before they succeeded in subduing the Boxers in July 1900, several foreign ministers and families were killed before international forces could protect them. By August, the international force succeeded in quelling the rebellion. Around 1945, approximately 320,000 Japanese settlers lived in the Manchuria region, as part of an immigration program that was intended to ensure control of Manchukuo. Thousands of children and orphans remained in Manchuria at the end of World War II.